Lucas said indifferently, "Eric, have you ever heard a saying?"Eric scratched his ear. "I'm all ears."Lucas sneered. "Everyone should know their place. Mr. Williams and Sonnex Corp. have already given my family a significant amount of business. You should understand why. You should step back voluntarily and avoid trouble."Eric raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Well, Petterson, I genuinely admire you as a person."Lucas looked rather proud and replied, "Many people admire me. I don't need your admiration.""No, no, no." Eric chuckled. "You've misunderstood, Petterson. What I admire is your vivid imagination! How can you be so certain those businesses were handed over to your family?"Lucas was momentarily taken aback. How could it not have been handed over to their family? He had confirmed it with a phone call. It was what the Williams and Sonnexes had agreed upon to allow them to expand in Salt City.Eric continued. "Let me offer you some advice as well. As a person, you must kn
Irvin always believed he hadn't misunderstood Eric. Wealth was important, but Irvin cherished character more. Eric's behavior had clearly impressed him.-In the afternoon, Eric returned to Williams Corp.On his way, he did something unexpected—he bought a bouquet of flowers. When he arrived at the entrance of Williams Corp., Sylvia was already waiting.The employees leaving the office knew Sylvia always waited for Eric. They commuted these days, and Eric also picked Sylvia up from work in the evening. Everyone was accustomed to it.Curious whispers spread, and that's how they discovered Eric was Sylvia's husband.Sylvia checked the time and wondered why Eric was running late today. He was usually very punctual.Then, she saw Lucas."Vee!" He approached Sylvia excitedly. "I've invited Mr. Sonnex and your father for dinner. I called your elder brother, too. Shall we all go together?"Sylvia smiled and said, "My elder brother can join you. I won't be going."Lucas was in a good
Sylvester wanted to talk to Lucas, hoping it would stop him from bothering his sister. He said, "You see, my sister and her husband have a great relationship. They commute to work together every day. They've been through ups and downs, and their love is strong."I envy them! Finding true love isn't easy. There are plenty of wonderful women out there!"Lucas reluctantly nodded. "But, Sylvester, I can't understand it! Your sister is usually distant. How did she fall for Eric?"Sylvester chuckled. "Sometimes, love just happens. Let's not dwell on that. Let's grab a bite to eat!"Lucas followed, still pondering Sylvia's attraction to Eric.-At the nail salon.When Eric and Sylvia arrived, Big Sis was about to leave.Big Sis approached him. "Eric, you seem pretty relaxed about all this.""Big Sis, what's going on?" Eric looked puzzled. He didn't blame Grace for her actions. He and Sylvia were doing well, and their projects with Williams Corp. and Sonnex Corp. were nearing completi
The Pettersons were thrilled to acquire numerous businesses from the Williams and Sonnexes. Despite their suspicion, they couldn't uncover the conspiracy. They were eager to enter the Salt City market, a rare opportunity they couldn't afford to miss.The next day, the two companies continued their business integration with the Pettersons.Eric ran into Gavin at the entrance of Williams Corp., where he realized Gavin worked at Petterson Corp.This explained Gavin's hefty salary, confirming Richard's words. Petterson Corp. was short-staffed, so they transferred Gavin since he was originally from Salt City.Both were surprised to see each other.Eric nodded at Gavin before entering the Williams Corp. Tower with Sylvia.Gavin frowned as he looked at the Williams Corp. Tower. He was unaware that Sylvia was the CEO of Williams Corp. When their grandmother passed away, he recognized Irvin, Keith, and Sylvester but couldn't figure out why they visited their village.'Could Eric's beauti
Gavin was thrilled when he realized that Lucas and Sylvia knew each other. Just as he was about to speak up, Lucas beat him to it, saying, "Sylvia is your cousin's wife, right? So, your cousin must be Eric, correct?""Yes, Mr. Petterson. You know my cousin?" Gavin couldn't contain his joy, and Lucas' companions couldn't hide their surprise. None of them expected Gavin to have such a connection."I do. I know him quite well." Lucas chuckled. "Do you know Sylvia's position at Williams Corp.?"Gavin shook his head and replied, "I'm not sure, but she seems to hold a high-ranking position there.""High-ranking?" Lucas smirked. "Sylvia is the CEO of Williams Corp!"Gavin was rendered speechless, struggling to grasp that Eric had married the CEO of Williams Corp.As they entered the company, Lucas suddenly halted. His secretary asked, "Mr. Petterson, do you want to dismiss Gavin Johnson?"Knowing that Lucas and Eric had a strained relationship and that Gavin was Eric's cousin, she assu
Facing the media, Grace declared war on Hernandez Corp.! Montgomery Corp. had already taken steps in the business world."Grace Montgomery has lost her mind!""Why did Hernandez Corp. have to provoke that woman of all people?!"The cries of despair spread far and wide.As Grace declared war on Hernandez Corp., the two corporations' influence immediately became clear, impacting the stock market and numerous companies.-At Williams Corp.Sylvia was shocked upon hearing the news.Sylvester rushed into her office, exclaiming, "Sylvia, the war between Montgomery Corp. and Hernandez Corp. has started!"He was equally surprised. Sylvia hadn't expected her words to come true so soon.A few days after Grace returned to King City, she initiated a business war against Hernandez Corp. Even Seraphine had temporarily returned to King City, presumably to support Grace. Sylvia had a hunch when Seraphine left the day before.Sylvia gasped. "This is definitely her doing!"The impact of th
Irvin said, "Lucas, I've disbanded my team and moved them to different departments. How can I handle this? I just can't."Lucas replied, "Uncle Irvin, how about a 30% discount? Take them all!""Even with a 50% discount, I can't manage them!" Irvin hung up after saying that.Lucas cursed under his breath and then tried calling Sylvia, but there was no answer. Out of desperation, he reached out to Sylvester."Hey, Sylvester. Can we talk?"Sylvester chuckled. "Lucas, what's on your mind? Let me guess, do you want to thank me?"Lucas seethed inwardly. He couldn't afford to offend Sylvester, as he needed Sylvester to help him out of this mess.He forced a smile and said, "Sylvester, I've realized that the businesses I acquired from Williams Corp. don't align with Petterson Corp.'s direction. I'd like to return them to you.""Return them to me?" Sylvester pretended to be surprised. "Lucas, what kind of game are you playing? You can't do this! You can't take advantage of my lack of bu
Lucas felt extremely unwilling. He hadn't even started yet, and it felt like it was all over. -Meanwhile, at Petterson Corp.'s headquarters in Dortmund City, they were working diligently. They were trying to determine if this situation might be a trap set by Sonnex Corp. and Williams Corp. The timing just seemed too perfect. Shortly after they took over the relevant businesses, the war between the two major King City corporations erupted. But the Pettersons also wondered how the Williams and Sonnexes had obtained such confidential information.After analyzing the situation, Frederick would visit Salt City and gauge Sylvester and Irvin's attitudes.-Sylvia couldn't care less about these matters. Lately, she had been questioned by the top executives of Williams Corp. However, after Montgomery Corp. declared war on Hernandez Corp. and took action, all doubts vanished. They even praised Sylvia's remarkable vision and business acumen.Sylvia paid no attention to their compliments